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AF08 VBJ

2008 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,533 mi
Last recorded135,533 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 135,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,804 miles

A little deterioration of exhaust silencer box and mountings

A little fluctuation front brakes

Front brake discs corroded

Some wear in both rear trailing arms front bushings

Fail 21 Feb 2019 130,783 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

A little fluctuation front brakes

Easy fill fuel filler outer flap is broken

Front brake discs corroded

No air filter fitted

Some wear in both rear trailing arms front bushings

Pass 14 Jan 2019 130,740 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 130,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 118,722 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 118,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively areo 16 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aroe24 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 110,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,534 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 80,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearsie front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,043 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has side-wall damage

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AF08 VBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 VBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 VBJ is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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